The H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Retrograde Seconds

Whereas the Streamliner has positioned itself as H. Moser’s flagship luxurious sports activities watch, the Pioneer has been preventing its nook since 2015 because the model’s sportiest, all-terrain, entry-level mannequin. Beginning with a Centre Seconds mannequin, the gathering escalated in complexity to incorporate a Tourbillon, a Perpetual Calendar and even a skeletonised Cylindrical Tourbillon mannequin. Due to the sturdy, 120m water resistant Pioneer case, sophisticated actions might be worn and loved with a carefree perspective. The newest complication to hitch a journey onboard the gathering is a retrograde show with a module developed by Moser’s accomplice Agenhor SA, bringing to life this new Pioneer Retrograde Seconds.

H. Moser & Cie., which is a part of the MELB Luxe holding, has highly effective siblings. Sister firm Precision Engineering AG, for instance, produces Moser’s in-house hairsprings. Shifting into extra sophisticated territory, MELB Luxe acquired a minority stake in the complications specialist Agenhor SA in 2023, spearheaded by watchmaking wizard Jean-Marc Wiederrecht.

The star of the present is the 30-second retrograde counter featured in a big arc at 6 o’clock. Designed like a speedometer, the hand advances alongside the counter and flashes again to its beginning place. Along with the animation of the retrograde hand, the mechanism of the complication is revealed on the dial with its double snail cam. On the finish of every cycle, the snail, which is in everlasting contact with the finger, releases the vitality saved by the hairspring (seen beneath the axis of the seconds hand), with a stud holder mounted on the mainplate. The rack, additionally seen below the bridge, positions the hand exactly on the monitor and releases the vitality in a single fell swoop. The skeletonised bridge is just like Moser’s tourbillon bridges, and a two-tone disc beneath the snail signifies whether or not the watch is within the cycle’s first or second 30-second interval.

The Midnight Blue fumé dial is signature Moser, as is the virtually invisible brand utilized in clear lacquer at midday. To reinforce legibility, the distinguished and faceted hour markers are accompanied by round plots of lume on the flange; the semi-skeletonised leaf-shaped fingers are additionally handled with Tremendous-LumiNova.

Internet hosting the retrograde seconds complication is a 42.8mm stainless-steel Pioneer case with a thickness of 10.6mm. If we embrace the domed sapphire crystal, the thickness reaches a commanding 14.2mm. Fitted with a screw-down crown with an M brand, the case can fathom depths of 120 metres. Including a contact of aerodynamic styling, there are 4 indented areas on the ergonomic case band with a ribbed ornament just like the grille consumption vents on a automotive. As a Moser creation, the finishings of this Pioneer Retrograde Seconds are impeccable, with alternating polished and brushed surfaces.

Powered by Moser’s HMC 250 automated calibre (primarily based on the recent calibre HMC 201) with a 3-day energy reserve, the motion is coupled with Agenhor’s retrograde seconds module. Embellished with an anthracite end and Moser’s signature double stripes, the skeletonised bridges and rotor provide unobstructed views, together with the big stability wheel beating at 21,600 vibrations/hour.

The H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Retrograde Seconds is accessible with an alligator leather-based strap, a sporty rubber strap, a textile strap or a metal bracelet – like most of the other Pioneer watches. The value is ready at CHF 19,900 (incl. tax). For extra particulars, please go to h-moser.com.